New Year's concert in the Südbahnhotel: Magic of the Wilhelminian era awakens!

New Year's concert in the Südbahnhotel: Magic of the Wilhelminian era awakens!

The Südbahnhotel, a historic 19th century building, recently experienced a special renaissance as a breathtaking backdrop for the New Year's Concert Ballet. In a unique choreography, dancers embodied house spirits and brought the romantic splendor of the long-abandoned hotel to new life. The first costumes, designed by Anglo-Irish artist Patrick Kinmonth, capture the elegance of the hotel's architecture. Kinmonth praised the exceptional quality of the finishes in the Südbahnhotel and made it clear that his designs are a tribute to the creative minds behind its design oe24 reported.

The heyday of the Southern Railway

The Southern Railway, completed in 1857, marked a turning point for tourism in Austria-Hungary. The construction of this impressive 600 kilometer long railway line represented a masterpiece of engineering with many technical challenges, in particular the overcoming of the Semmering, where 16 viaducts and 15 tunnels were built from stone. This connection from Vienna to Trieste enabled the wealthy society to travel quickly to the Adriatic and thus created a basis for numerous tourist hotspots, such as Reisen-damals.de explained. The construction of this route was a century-long task that required both technical skill and countless sacrifices.

The Südbahnhotel itself became an iconic hotel, attracting guests with its luxurious ambience in both summer and winter. In its heyday, even members of the imperial family traveled in magnificent saloon cars. These nostalgic relics of the past are now part of the experiences passengers can enjoy on the “Majestic Imperator Train de Luxe,” a train that recreates the elegant journey from Vienna to the Adriatic. In this way, the Südbahnhotel not only remains alive as a cultural center, but also stands for the rich heritage of a bygone era in Austrian history.